64490 Injection paravert f jnt c/t 1 lev
Also known as: cervical facet joint injection, thoracic facet injection, zygapophysial joint injection, facet joint injection cervical, cervical facet block
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into the facet joint area in the cervical/thoracic region at a single spinal level.
Clinical Context
Used for facet joint osteoarthritis, facet syndrome, and mechanical neck pain. Provides both diagnostic and therapeutic benefit.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.77 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.20 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.17 |
| Total RVU | 6.14 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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